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Re: Toyota Crown RS56 Ute project or Z UTE the build so far

Thanks for the input guys, yeah no Dubbo for the ute this year. Should be fully sorted for Dubbo next year though.

Have to give Stitty a big thumbs up for all the help on the MS112 power steering conversion. I thought that was going to be a no go until I fabricated some new mount brackets, these allowed clearance between the steering box and exhaust maniii.

As for the tail light lenses, yep thanks go to Steve Millar on that one, apparently he has been clearcoating Celica lenses for many years, just brings an added depth to the gloss level on some old lenses. My MS65 could have done with that after sitting with its bum to the westerly sun every day of its life.

Re: Toyota Crown RS56 Ute project or Z UTE the build so far

Originally Posted by 1JZ-Rolla

Is it as simple as a good cleanup/wax removal and then plastic adhesion promoter before 2 pak clear Chuck?

Phil, all you need is a damn good cleanup, to rid the lense of any wax etc, then a scuff back with a worn painters red scotchbrite pad, or some pre used 800 wet and dry. Clean the lense with a good wash in sugar saop and water, blow dry and apply a couple of coats of the 2K clear. Standard acrylic clear will also work. The plastic adhesion promoter is generall only used on the greasy plastics eg. ABS. Definately not required for the hard plastics of a lense.

Re: Toyota Crown RS56 Ute project or Z UTE the build so far

After ROFLOL, Mr Phil, there is a comment available in the little red book of reparte, however this site has certain language exclusions.

One of the parts sent to Albury for repair, the bonnet leading edge stainless strip, had instructions not to polish after repairs, unfortunately they interpreted this as meaning that the part would be painted and gave the thing a very good linishing! Many hours of wet sanding with 320, 600, 800, 1200, 1500 and 2000 wet and dry ensued, Now to clear a space in the garage to get access to the grinder mounted buffing wheel.

Waiting a long time for electrical connectors and fitting to arrive Ex Japan, so decided to spend some time on the sons TA22

Will be starting a thread on the 22 build as soon as the last coat of jam has been applied.

Re: Toyota Crown RS56 Ute project or Z UTE the build so far

Woohoo! Finally a result on those elusive plugs!

I gotta be honest Chuck, the fubar diagnosis on those TTE wheels is a blessing in disguise....... Surely they are way too modern for an RS56 utility, I know you can find something more period-specific to suit the car, retro-tech doesn't have to show on the outside, that's the appeal, right?